In this episode, we shared our disgruntlement with common holidays and other things, such as football.Read more

In this episode of Twinsies, we discussed schedules, working out at 4am, and other issues of insanity.Read more

In this episode we delved into the white, creamy world of dairy to settle once and for all–is it good for you? Or is milk just for babies, like Arnold Swarzenegger so famously claimed.Read more

This week we reviewed some books – Michelle Obama’s Becoming, The Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant,and others.Read more

In this episode we discussed everything we’ve learned thus far on how to start a podcast. We covered do’s and don’ts, audio equipment, branding, hosting, uploading and much more.Read more

With the reason for the podcast’s title upcoming, we talked about birthdays and Christmas. Read more

In this week’s episode we talked about responsibility and how delegation can be difficult. Read more

In this episode we discussed Christmas gifts, dodgeball and other things that qualify as audio gold.Read more

In this episode, Dan and Lucas discuss some of their most memorable Thanksgivings along with a new Robin hood themed mascot for the holiday. Later, Dan and Lucas play roles as movie reviewers and analyze one of their favorite movies, No Country For Old Men. Tune in for these topics and more…Read more

In this episode, Dan and Lucas discuss their time training 100+ athletes at the Illini Elite volleyball club. In a different training environment with minimal equipment and a large athlete-to-coach ratio, the main focus is preventative maintenance. Listen in for this and more…Read more

In this episode, we discuss our strategies for keeping our lives organized and getting through our workflows efficiently with as little stress as possible. Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility inRead more

In this episode we covered World Series pitcher usage, the merits of fall baseball, and more. We also had audio issues so please excuse the reduced-quality of this episode. Will be better next week.Read more

In this episode, we discuss ice, rest, compression, ice baths, contrast baths, nutrition, anti-inflammatories, cortisone shots and more in pursuit of what helps injuries heal faster.Read more

In this episode we discussed our take on baseball uniforms, some nutritional things that Lucas has been exploring, and random Halloween things. Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility in Normal, Illinois.Read more

This week we explored the idea of running and physical punishment for when athletes screw up – is it a good or bad idea? We also talked about the 2018 playoffs and some of what we’ve seen thus far.  Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas CookRead more

In this episode, we discuss coffee brewing types, our opinions of shopping, and almost nothing about training or sports.  Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility in Normal, Illinois. They share theirRead more

We talk about some of our favorite strength equipment pieces, eye-patches, vintage words, and neopolitan ice cream (WHY DOES ANYONE STILL BUY IT!?!?) Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility in Normal,Read more

The issue of shoulder-hip separation and front-sides in baseball and softball swings can be confusing. We talked front-sides to de-mystify the issue and explain what we look for and what we teach. Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners ofRead more

We dive into what good arm care looks like – types of exercises, volume, and how to produce a well-rounded, effective program for baseball, softball and volleyball players. Watch the YouTube Version of this Post! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovativeRead more

In this episode we discuss easy ways for people to improve their strength training workouts by not making common mistakes. Experience goes a long way, and often times on-paper workouts don’t work as well in real life as one would hope… Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are theRead more

This episode was fun, and in it we talked about almost slipping on a pickle, speed-reading, skill acquisition and much more.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility in Normal, Illinois. They share their expertise with athletes all overRead more

In this episode we talk about launch angle in hitting, our disdain for little league baseball, things we learned in school, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2my7BshwO-6v3z-tvEOMgsub_confirmation=1 Lucas Cook and Dan Blewett are the owners of Warbird Academy, an innovative sports performance facility in Normal, Illinois. They share their expertise with athletesRead more

In this episode, Dan and Lucas discuss what they’ve been up to during their break from the podcast. This includes Dan’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic, Lucas’ new strength training gig, and Lucas’ reflections on his last semester of teaching. Spoiler Alert: Dan and Lucas are both big on writing.Read more

In this episode Dan and Lucas reflect on some current (and not so current) events including, but not limited to, Anthony Bourdain, the Simpsons, Game of Thrones, Westworld, and the bubonic plague.Read more

In this episode, Dan and Lucas talk about their last tournament in Milwaukee, delve into some unique base running and outfield positioning situations, and discuss some of their least favorite exercises for overhead athletes like baseball, softball, and volleyball players and how they choose to program for their athletes as an alternative.Read more